Waters, Sarah
Tipping the Velvet (Virago V)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781860495243
- author:
- Waters, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 472
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set in the vibrant world of 19th-century music halls, Tipping the Velvet is a captivating tale of love, identity, and performance. Nan, a young woman with a passion for music, becomes infatuated with Kitty Butler, a charismatic male impersonator. As their paths converge, Nan finds herself drawn into Kitty's world, and the two begin a secret affair that blurs the lines between reality and stage persona.
As they navigate the bright lights of London's entertainment scene, Nan and Kitty must confront the societal expectations that threaten to tear them apart. With its rich historical context and nuanced exploration of same-sex desire, Tipping the Velvet is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of performance to shape our identities.
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